Recent content by Michael70

Looking for a reasonable daily sipper that won't break the bank and can be used in a mixer if the need arose. Scottish single malts preferred, current candidates are: Glen Moray Tamnavullin Aberfeldy Tomatin Smokehead Peat Monkey Shoulder (blend, but pretty good) Any others to consider?

Very close to Talisker 10 is high praise indeed. The smoke is in the background and not smack you in the face like the Laphroaig or Ardbeg but gentle and rounded (in my opinion). Sometimes you like them feisty other times gentle, depending on the mood. The Peat Monster is definitely on the buy...

I tried the Arberg Ugedail (spelling probably wrong) on the weekend and WOW :E Wow: Again, haven't seen a bottle in the wild but visited a better stocked bar on the weekend that had it on the top shelf and I almost grabbed the barman by the collar to give me a pour. Smoke was intense but did...

I haven't seen the Peat Monster at a store in Australia (well, not in my neck of the woods just yet) but have heard that it is a lovely drop for the peat-heads, even though a blend and not from Islay (that I know of). Have you had the opportunity to compare this with the other classic Islay...

Witty one-line....well done, do you have any sources for that claim? Lott wrote a story about one incident (near-fatal) that involved some allegedly dodgy ammunition in the 458 Win Mag, don't know if the hunter-death rate is excessive using the 458WM over other calibres. I can tell you from...

I knew that this beauty wouldn't be a wallflower for long!!! How I wish we had easier access to the U.S. market. It's easier to import illicit drugs than legitimate firearms.

That’s a great story and I would like to thank you for sharing your gun journey. Likewise, my journey, when I look at my collection is an evolution of my hunting escapades more than cartridge performance desires. I have the benefit of a couple of decades on you (mid-50’s) and although the...

And thousands of Water Buffalo were culled with 308 semi-automatics as issued by the Department of Conservation Commission in the NT. I don't believe that this is justification that this tool is adequate for a foot safari in thick scrub. Just because some Government department chose an...

There is just something special about vintage springers. The longing never leaves you and when you find the one, grab it!!! Congratulations.

"Karamoja Bell killed around 800 of his elephants with Mauser 98 rifles chambered for the 7×57mm Mauser/.275 (using the 1893 pattern standard military 11.2-gram (172.8 gr) grain round-nosed full metal jacket load)." Does this make it an ideal load for elephant hunting? Did not deny that it...

The one calibre that my safe is never without and that is 12G. I have shot everything from doves to buff with it and most in between. Favourite that I have currently, 303 British and favourite that I don't have but want 300H&H.

Can anyone confirm the calibre of the rifle used by the client for the first shot at the buffalo. I believe that it was a 375H&H (mentioned previously in the video), but this may have been for the first gun that was replaced due to the client seeking more scope. I do not believe that a 375 of...

Coming from Australia tipping is not in our culture, the price is the price, no surprises either side of the transaction. If you believe that you offer a quality product with great service, please price accordingly and the market will determine the demand for your services. Contrary to popular...

Shot placement on an undisturbed animal under 100 metres is easy enough, here the 375H&H will do the job, so will some other calibres but I digress. Add movement, thick tropical jungle, the animals on high alert or full of adrelenine.....yeah, I will choose a proper big bore.

I wholeheartedly agree, the 375H&H is marginal. Will definitely get the job done but if things are less than perfect you will be glad that you have a true big bore to finish the job. I know many will say that you are backed up by the PH who will carrying a big bore (most probably) but I hunt...